Songdog Music

RHYTHM BACKING TRACKS
IN
STEADY BEAT

Steady beat is what we call it when the consistent beat and accent pattern of a meter is played in its simplest form. Usually it is demonstrated on one single instrument, such as a drum, cowbell, or just foot stomps or hand claps. For my steady beat examples I use the drum kit, with kick drum on the downbeat ("the 1"), and a cymbal for other beats.

It is the simplest pattern for learning to count in musical time. The beat is shown and heard in its simplest form with no distractions (and no rests). 

• All three of the primary meter types are below: Duple Meter - Triple Meter - Quadruple Meter
• The tempos played are in ten-click increments from 60BPM (one second per beat) up to 
  120BPM (half a second per beat). 
• Follow the on-screen graphics, the visual helps build your understanding of the pattern. 
• Count In: Every track features a count in with voice and a drum hit. This helps you to be very clear about the beginning and the count. Getting the number right matters.

Duple Meter = two beats per measure 

Triple Meter = three beats per measure

Quadruple Meter = four beats per measure